I took this shot inside the Molokini Crater,a popular diving and snorkeling destination for residents and visitors to Hawaii. Located about three miles (5 kilometers) off the coast of Maui, Molokini is a long-extinct, eroded cinder cone. Here, my dive buddy, Daniel Bramwell, is face-to-face with a monk seal known to enjoy interacting with the divers and snorkelers. The seal, affectionately called "Humpy," has been relocated a couple of times for his overly frisky conduct with people.

Benja Iglesis, 36Underwater photographerKihei, Hawaii

DIY: "Almost every charter boat company in Maui can take you to Molokini for a four- or six-hour trip. The best time to go is during winter (November through February), because the water is clear. For more information, go to www.mauiunderwater.com."